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Former NLF Quarterback and Local Youth who Survived Suicide Attempt Are Speakers for Free, Public Forum

   Wynnewood, PA – April 29, 2013 – Minding Your Mind is hosting its free, public 8th Annual Mental Health Forum on April 29th at Temple Beth Hillel in Wynnewood. Keynote speaker, Eric Hipple, former NFL Detroit Lions Quarterback and author of Real Men Do Cry, will share his experience with depression as an athlete and as a father who lost his teenage son to suicide.
  In addition to Mr. Hipple’s presentation, Minding Your Mind speaker, Jordan Burnham, will share his story. During his senior year of high school, despite having good grades and being a popular, star athlete, Jordan attempted to take his life by jumping from his nine-story bedroom window in a King of Prussia apartment complex. He now shares his miraculous story of survival and recovery with thousands of students through Minding Your Mind’s free speaker program. He was honored as one of the 2010 “Best of Philly” and has appeared in major Philadelphia print as well as on Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, ESPN’s E:60, and more.
  NBC Philadelphia news anchor, Lori Wilson, will serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies.
  Minding Your Mind’s Forum is the largest free, public mental health Forum in the Delaware Valley, attracting over 600 people annually. Free registration is available at www.mindingyourmind.org<http://www.mindingyourmind.org/>.

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Historical Society's FREE exhibit traces communications in Delaware County; Exhibit opens with FREE reception
    Many remember when newspapers were printed using big linotype machines on giant rolls of paper, using stories tapped out on typewriters in a noisy newsroom. And when the paper delivery boy (or girl) pulled the newspaper out of a canvas bag and tossed it on the lawn.
   How about when the radio played only on the AM band? Records came in vinyl; later, eight-track tapes were state of the art. Now it’s CDs, computers and the Internet, all making a big change in the way everyone gets news, information and entertainment.
  The Delaware County Historical Society will host an exhibit of memorabilia tracing how communication methods have changed over the years. The exhibit will open April 28  at the Historical Society Research Library and Museum, 408 Avenue of the States, Chester.
  Included in the exhibit are vintage newspapers, antique typewriters, newspaper dispenser boxes, and canvas delivery bags, courtesy of local newspapers and the Delaware County Library System. Radio stations will display giveaway promotional bumper stickers and other promo items, microphones, vinyl records and turntables used on the air by well-known local DJs, and examples of awards received by on-air personalities.
  The Delaware County Press Club, an organization of journalists, public relations professionals and other communicators, is a co-host of the exhibit. Press Club memorabilia on display includes members’ awards, fundraising memorabilia, community outreach and scholarship award memorabilia and more, collected over the almost forty years the club has been in existence.
  Kicking off the exhibit on Sunday, April 28, popular veteran radio personality John Harvey of WMGK’s popular Harvey in the Morning program will welcome guests and give his personal take on how communications have changed and grown over the years. An opening reception is set for 2 to 4p.m., and  is free and open to the public.
  The Research Library and Museum is open Wednesday and Friday, 9a.m. to 4p.m.; Thursday, 1 to 6p.m.; and Saturday, 9 to 2. Free parking is available on the DCHS lot behind the building off 4th St. or in the municipal lot across 4th St. For more information, visit the Delaware County Historical Society website: dchs-pa.org.

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Lejeune Foundation Presents Free Concert Thursday

 Internationally acclaimed composer and virtuoso pianist Eric Genuis will perform a free concert at the Cardinal Krol Center at Don Guanella Village 7 pm Thursday (April 25). Presented by the Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA, the concert is free, but a free-will offering will be taken for Genuis after the performance.
  The Lejeune Foundation USA is named after Jerome Lejeune was a French doctor who discovered Trisomy 21, the chromosomal abnormality which leads to Down Syndrome. His cause for sainthood has also been introduced.  The foundation which bears his name works for the research, care and advocacy of persons with Down Syndrome.
  Cardinal Krol Center is at 1797 South Sproul Road, Springfield. For more information on the performer, visit www.ericgenuis.com/. Everyone in the community is welcome.

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The Importance of a Will Is Topic of FREE Talk

  Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a free presentation,  “The Importance of Having a Will, Power of Attorney, and Health Care Directive,” 1p.m., Thursday (May 9) at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road.
  Presenters are Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq. who will talk about how to establish these important documents to protect yourself, minimize taxes, and ensure that preferences regarding medical treatments are followed.
  Registration is required; for a registration form, call Lori at 484-496-2138.

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Annual Middletown Community Day with lots of FREE activities coming up quickly
    The eighteenth annual Middletown Township Community Day festival will take place 1 to 3, Saturday (May 11) at Penn State Brandywine on the campus lawn, and will celebrate Riddle Memorial Hospital’s 50th anniversary. There will be local entertainment for all ages to enjoy at this great outdoor event.
  Community Day will feature a variety of kids’ activities, including face painting, pony rides, Moonbounces and a “Create Your Own Mummers Mask” craft, hosted by volunteers of the Rose Tree Media Simon Youth Academy. “The Berenstain Bears” will be making an appearance during children’s story time, which will take place at 12:30p.m. on the main stage.
  Old favorites will return this year, including the RSVP Clowns, a llama petting zoo and balloon sculpture. There will be sack races, made possible by the gaming committee, Judy Sharbaugh and Mary Jo Grove. There also will be a Mother’s Day Flower planting, sponsored by Wolff’s Apple House.
  Activities new to the event this year include a scavenger hunt, which will challenge participants to visit designated booths for clues about the history of Sam Riddle, for whom Riddle Hospital was named. There will also be a fishing booth game, built by the students of Williamson Free Trade School, and a Wheel of Chance game to spin for a prize, hosted by the Glen Riddle Rotary Club.
  Musical acts will start off with the Mummers Overbrook String Band at 11:30a.m., followed by Makin’ Music. The Rockdale Music bands will begin at 2p.m. and the Teen Music Festival, hosted by the Penncrest Junior Optimist Club, will feature student bands and performers throughout the day, near the hayride and fire truck ride pick-up and drop-off.
  Free Rita’s water ice will be provided, sponsored by Weather’s Motors.
  For more information, contact Middletown Township at 610-565-2700 or visit www.middletowncommunityday.com. Penn State Brandywine is located at 25 Yearsley Mill Road and Route 352 in Middletown Township.

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FREE Admission To Bonner-Prendie Craft Show
  The Bonner/Prendie alumni will host a craft show from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at Lansdowne and Garrett Road in Drexel Hill.
Over 40 vendors will be son site and admission is free.  

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FREE Concert at DCCC

    Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series concludes its spring season with a performance by Philadelphia-based pianist Clipper Erickson, 3 p.m., Sunday, April 28. The concert is free and open to the public and will be held in the College’s Large Auditorium in the Academic Building on the Marple Campus, 901 S. Media Line Road, Media.
Known for his passionate and colorful playing, Erickson’s performance will feature a diverse repertoire of American music including Aaron Copland’s Four Piano Blues, Laurie Altman’s Pedro’s Story and Sonata V, and Samuel Barber’s Sonata for piano, op. 26. His performance will also mark the U.S. premiere of Carta de Buenos Aires - Tango Sonatina, a piece written exclusively for Erickson by Temple University professor and composer Richard Brodhead.
Admission is free, but advance ticket reservation is recommended. Reserve tickets online at www.dccc.edu/concerts or call 610-359-5266.
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Medicare 101 at Aston Community Center

 “Medicare 101,” a free program sponsored by Senior Community Services, will be offered at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Road, 2p.m., Thursday (April 25) with presenter Marty Spiegel.
  The program will cover the basics of Medicare and what residents need to know, including Medicare enrollment, benefits, health plan options, what Medicare pays for, and whom to go to if more information is needed.
  For registration form, call Lori at 484-496-2138.

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FREE Music And Food At Marple Library

  Enjoy the music of the 40's and 50's with the Craig Satchell Ensemble at the Marple Public Library on Friday May 3rd.  This program celebrates the opening of Great Expectations: 55+ Connections, an area of the library with books, musics, magazines that will have special interest to library users age 55 and older.  Many special programs for that age group are also being planned.  Time: 4 to 6 pm.  Food will be provided. For more inofrmation and to register, please call the library at 610.356.1510.

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Knights To Distribute FREE Wheelchairs

  The Knights of Columbus Mater Dei Council, Newtown Square, will distribute free wheelchair this fall, on a first come, first served basis. The group has a limited number of wheelchairs in good working condition that will be given to those who need them, including children, nuns, seniors and veterans.   The program is part of the Knights humanitarian projects for which they fundraise all year.
  Those interested in receiving a wheelchair may write to Whee4lchair Project Chairman Jata Ghosh, Knights of Columbus, 2213 Windsor Circle, Broomall, PA 19008 (610-353-0353).
  Also, anyone with a wheelchair in good condition that is not being used is asked to consider donating it.

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Iris Society To Hold Show

The public is invited to the Mid-Season iris show sponsored be the Delaware Valley Iris Society, an affiliate
of the American Iris Society. The show is Saturday, May 18,2013 from 1-4 P.M. The show is held at Jenkins Arboretum, 631 Berwyn-Baptist Road, Devon,PA. The show is free and open to all.
 All types of iris as well as artistic arrangements may be exhibited. All amateur iris growers are invited to exhibit but should contact show chairperson Vince Lewonski at Vince@dvis-ais.org<mailto:Vince@dvis-ais.org> prior to the show to make arrangements to enter their iris.
Please visit www.dvis-ais.org<http://www.dvis-ais.org/> for more information.

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FREE Program About Teens and Drugs Available To Parents

  Delaware County will host an interactive Town Hall Meeting 2 to 4p.m. or 6 to 8p.m., Thursday (May 2) at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, 200 Yale Ave., Morton for parents of young people.
   Holcomb Behavioral Health will organize the event to discuss the “status” of Delco teens.
    —30% of Delco twelfth graders have binged on alcohol in the last month.
  —More Delco teens drive under the influence of marijuana than alcohol.
  —31% of Delco youth said that they feel sad most days.
  The event will present data found in the 2011 Delaware County Pennsylvania Youth Survey with expected speakers including Superintendent of the Upper Darby Police Dept. Michael Chitwood; Delco District Attorney Jack Whelan; and Delaware County Executive Director Marianne Grace.
  There will be opportunities to meet and join local community groups focused on helping youth.
  For more information, call Holcomb at 484-444-0412.

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Glenolden Library Celebrates Poetry Month

  The Glenolden Library, 211 S. Llanwellyn Ave., Glenolden, will celebratre Poetry Month with a free poetry reading by poet Shakia Hutt 12:30-1:30 pm Sat. (April 27).
  Hutt is a published freelance writer, poet, and artist. The presentation will be followed by a discussion on poetry. the program is free and open to everyone.
 For more information, call 610-583-1010.

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Lion’s MANE hosts FREE book discussion
    Rose Tree Media School District’s Lion’s MANE will hold a book discussion on The Buddha in the Attic, by Julie Otsuka 12:35 to 2:15p.m., Friday (May 3) in the Penncrest  High School Library, 134 Barren Road, Media.
  In the early 1900s, numerous Japanese mail order brides came to America seeking better lives. Otsuka's (When the Emperor was Divine) latest novel paints a delicate, heartbreaking portrait of these women. Readers will instantly empathize with the unnamed women as they adjust to American culture.
  Area residents are welcome to join Penncrest students and senior citizens in a lively discussion about the book. Light refreshments will be served. To participate, call Meg Barney at 610-627-7234.

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Libraries now have FREE ‘Destination Places’ for older adults

  Two Delaware County Libraries have received grants from Commonwealth Libraries to provide places designed specifically for older adults. The new areas are in the Marple Public Library, the Rachel Kohl Community Library, who join the existing space at the Upper Darby/ Sellers Free Public Library.
   Each library received money from the Commonwealth Libraries’ Senior Space project to re-configure space within the library to make it a senior destination place. Not only can older adults pick up the latest best seller, current DVD or use the Internet, they now have their own space in which to relax, have a cup of coffee and talk to others, or peruse materials. While not isolated from the rest of the library, each space provides an area for seniors to talk and to attend programs without interruptions or distractions.
  Although Commonwealth Libraries refer to these areas as Senior Spaces the libraries here realized that older adults don’t think of themselves as “seniors,” nor do they act like “seniors.” Today’s older adults are active and engaged, so each library gave their space a different name, one that reflects today’s older adult’s attitude.
  Marple Public Library named theirs “Great Expectations;” Rachel Kohl Community Library named theirs “Encore,” and the Upper Darby/Sellers calls theirs “Grand Retreat.”
   The “Grand Retreat” at the Upper Darby/Sellers Library has been open since 2010. Upper Darby/Sellers Library will kick off Older Americans Month 2013 with a performance by the Sunshine Singers in May. (Call the library for more information at 610-789-4440.)
  “Great Expectations” at the Marple Public Library will celebrate its opening 4 to 6p.m., Friday (May 3.  “Encore” at the Rachel Kohl Community Library will have its grand opening 1p.m., Thursday (May 30).
  All three libraries will offer FREE programs of special interest to older adults.
  Look for more information and grand opening events at www.delcolibraries.org.

The Spring Freebies Continue...

   In observance of Better Speech and Hearing Month, the hospitals of Crozer-Keystone Health System will offer free hearing screenings to the community. The screenings are designed to identify hearing problems in those who have not already been diagnosed with a deficiency and who do not already wear a hearing aid.
  Events are scheduled as follows:
  --May 2 from 9a.m. to 4p.m., Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Audiology Dept. (Ground Floor).
  --May 7 from 9a.m. to 4p.m., Springfield Hospital, Audiology Dept. (Ground Floor).
  --May 15 from 9a.m.to 3:30p.m., Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Audiology Dept. (Ground Floor).
  --May 22 from 9a.m. to 4p.m., Taylor Hospital, Audiology Dept. (Fourth Floor).
  For more information or to register, call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) or visit www.crozerkeystone.org.

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   State Rep. Joe Hackett will host a Shredding Event 9am-12noon  Sat. (May 4) at the Brookhaven Borough Building, 2 Cambridge Road.
  Everyone in the community is welcome to stop by and watch as their documents get shredded, safely and securely. The event is free.
  For more information contact Folsom Office: 610-461-5543.

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    Area residents interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare industry can find out where to obtain training at a free workshop 9:30 to 11a.m., Thursday (April 25) at PA CareerLink, 701 Crosby St., Suite B, Chester, sponsored by the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board.
  Seats are filling up fast; call 610-447-3350 to reserve a spot.  The CareerLink office is open 8 to 4, weekdays.

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   Area residents age 50 and older can hit the dance floor at the Redwood Playhouse Community Center for a free Oldies Night 7 to 9:30p.m.,  Thursday (April 18). The Peter Thomas Band will perform and there will be Line Dancing with Bootscooter.
  Redwood also offers fitness programs Wednesdays and Fridays, ballroom dancing with live bands every Tuesday, Line dancing every Monday and Friday afternoons, and Country Line dancing every Wednesday evening.
  All events at the Redwood Playhouse are free to Delaware County residents and are sponsored by Delaware County Council and the Parks and Recreation Department.
  The Redwood Playhouse Community Center is in Upland Park on 6th St. in Upland. For more information, call 610-891-6061 or visit the county web site for a monthly schedule at www.co.delaware.pa.us and click on Park and Recreation, Upland Park.

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   The Newtown Square Historical Society will host noted local historian Nancy V. Webster, speaking on “Newtown Square During the Revolutionary War,” 8p.m., Wednesday (April 17) at the Dunwoody Village auditorium, 3500 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square.
   An independent scholar, Webster will talk about how civilian life in Newtown Square was directly affected during the Revolutionary War.
  Webster is the curator of the Friends Historical Association based at Haverford College, and is an Honorary Curator of the Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College.
  Admission is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served. More details can be found on the Society’s website: http/www.historicnewtownsquare.org.

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  Msgr. Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School to Host a FREE Anything with a Plug™ Recycling Event on April 27, 2013 for All Area Residents From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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  It’s Spring! Time to de-clutter your home of obsolete and unwanted electronics. Msgr. Bonner & Abp. Prendergast High School is proud to sponsor a recycling collection event on April 27, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on their premises located at 401-403 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA. Fill up your car and our trained staff will unload it while you stay in the comfort of your vehicle!
  This special e-waste recycling collection event is intended for items that are typically purchased during the year like toys, computers, laptops, televisions, cell phones, mobile devices and much more. “Anything with a Plug™” will be accepted and recycled…except large appliances, smoke detectors, and rear-projection TVs.
  All materials collected will be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner and for your security, ALL media data that are collected are destroyed. This FREE service is provided by Msgr. Bonner & Abp. Prendergast High School and all material collected will be processed by eForce Compliance, the first dual certified electronic recycler in the Delaware Valley. eForce provides a full staff of professional e-waste experts to handle and transport all material collected, and in the process creates sustainable green jobs. 
  For more information about eForce Compliance and the types of materials we accept and recycle, visit our web site at www.eforcecompliance.com or give us a call at 215.964.6665.

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   The Aston Public Library will host "planting" story time programs 10:30a.m., Tuesday and Thursday, April 30 and May 2. Children will plant flowers in a special garden that the Library keeps just for kids. Storyteller Ms. Joanne will read the book, Up, Down and Around by Katherine Ayres. This story time is for children aged 2 to 6 accompanied by an adult. Go to www.tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents to register. For more information, go to  www.astonlibrary.org. The library is at 3270 Concord Road. Above, Evan Sprows plants flowers in the Children’s Garden at Aston Library.

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  Philly settings were important parts of many movies, such as Rocky, Nasty Habits and The King of Marvin Gardens. On Wednesday, May 1st at 6 pm, Irv Slifkin, author of Filmadelphia, will visit Ridley Township Library to show clips from movies with ties to Philly and its suburbs, and talk about the city’s cinema history and key players past and present. Mr. Slifkin, also known as “Movie Irv,” has contributed articles on film and video to many publications, such as Entertainment Weekly, and is a writer and editor for the Movies Unlimited website. No movie fan will want to miss Irv’s presentation! Register for it by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, calling 610-583-0593, or stopping in at the library, located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsom. Walk-ins are also welcome. Irv’s presentation is made possible by the generous support of the Friends of the Ridley Township Library.

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   The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved changing the way alcoholic beverages are distributed. The Senate will vote on this bill within the next few weeks. There has been a great deal of media attention surrounding this issue.
  The Delaware County Chamber and panelists made up of industry specific individuals impacted by the changes will discuss the issue 8 to 10a.m., Tuesday (April 23) at the Chamber Office, Baltimore Pike, Springfield. Panelists will include a senior executive from Total Wine; a representative from the PA Office of Budget; and others.
  Each of the representatives will give a short presentation. After the presentations, there will be a time for questions and answers. To register for the event log onto www.delcochamber.org.

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  The Springfield Historical Society will present a free digital slide program, "History Lives at Fort Mifflin," at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 at the Springfield Township Building, 50 Powell Road in Springfield.
  Beth Beatty, executive director at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware, will depict the history of one of the longest serving military installations in the country.  It was the site of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution, a “veteran” of the war of 1812, the Civil War and World War I and II.  The fort went on to serve the United States until decommissioning in 1954.  Refreshments will be served following the program.

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    A FREE Shredding event will be held during the library's Book and Bake sale to benefit the Friends of the Ridley Park Library will be held 11 am to 1 pm Sat. (May 4) at the Ridley Park Borough Hall.
People can watch their personal papers being shredded.
  The Borough Hall is at 105 E. Ward Street across from the Fire House. Ridley Park Library is a member of the Delaware County Library System.

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    Area residents can celebrate the 2013 PA One Book: Every Young Child selection, The Bus for Us, by Suzanne Bloom with two special events at the Media-Upper Providence Library.
  On Tuesday, April 23, at noon, visitors can bring lunch to the library, listen to books all about transportation and participate in related activities and crafts.
  The following week, at noon, Tuesday, April 30, everyone will meet at the Media Firehouse, across from the library, where everyone will learn about firefighting and take a tour of the firehouse and trucks.
  The events are recommended for ages 2 and older. Registration is required for the story time; call 610-566-1918 or email mecsd@delcolibraries.org to register or for more information.

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    In this recent report to Middletown Council, Township Manager Bruce Clark noted another Take-Back Day for unused and expired medication is set for 10a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday (April 27) at the PA State Police barracks on West Baltimore Pike, opposite Granite Farms Estates. The national program encourages people to dispose of unused or unwanted prescription and over-the-county medications and drugs in the proper manner.
  Clark announced there also will be an electronics recycling collection the same day in the township building parking lot on North Pennell Road, next to the library. Small electronics, computers, cameras and the like will be accepted.

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  The Middletown Library will host a free and informative series for caregivers and adult children concerned about their elderly loved ones.
  The Caregiver Series will be held 2p.m. in the Middletown Library Community Room. Dates and topics include the following: Sunday, May 19 -- Avoiding caregiver burnout, resentment and guilt; and Sunday, June 9 -- There will be a Community Senior and Caregiver EXPO with representatives from numerous fields available to answer questions.
  The series is free and open to the public although pre-registration is encouraged. To register or for more information contact the library at 610-566-7828 or email mireference@delcolibraries.org.

Fab-u-lous Friday Freebies!

Free Guided Tour at the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

Scott Arboretum FREE Tour Highlights
Date & Time:Saturday, April 20, 3 to 4:30 pm
Cost: Free & open to the public
Location:Departs from the Scott Arboretum Offices
Special Notes:Tour is cancelled in inclement weather
    Explore the Scott Arboretum's plant collections with Arboretum staff. This tour is designed for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be cancelled. For more information, call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
  The Scott Arboretum is an educational garden of ideas and suggestions. Covering more than 300 acres of the Swarthmore College Campus and exhibiting over 4,000 different kinds of plants, the Arboretum displays some of the best trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals for use in the Delaware Valley. Established in 1929 as a living memorial to Arthur Hoyt Scott, the Arboretum is open to the public year-round free of charge, from dawn to dusk. Adam Levine of Garden Design magazine described the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College as "the most beautiful campus in America." Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to noon and 1 to 4:30 pm. For more information, call the Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025. Visit us at www.scottarboretum.org.

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 Free Concert At Stage One

   The Marple Newtown Community Band will host a free concert 3pm, Sunday(April 14) at Stage One, the Performing Arts Complex of Delaware County, 101 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford. Works to be performed include Robert Jager’s “Esprit de Corps,” Charles Ives’s “Variations on ’America,’” Morton Gould’s “American Salute,” highlights from Independence Day and more.
There will be prizes for a few lucky audience members, and refreshments for all. For more information, call 610-308-8692 or go online to www.mncb.org.
 

FREE Spring Concert On April 20  Members of Media Chamber Chorale will present their annual spring cabaret Sounds Like America: Songs from the Golden Age of American Song at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County.  Featuring solo, small group and large ensembles, the program will focus on a wide variety of vocal and instrumental music that was popular in the 1920's through 1950's.  Snacks and beverages will be provided; BYOB.  No admission charge; free will offering requested.  For more information, please go to www.mediachamberchorale.org.

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FREE Civil War Presentation At Marple Twp. Library
   "1863: A New Birth of Freedom," a Civil War series, will be presented by Roger Arthur at the Marple Public Library.  April 11th is "Fredericksburg to Chancellorsville," May 2 is "The Vicksburg Campaign" and May 9th is "Gettysburg: Before, During and After." 
  The series will be conducted by Civil War expert and lecturer Roger Arthur.  Time is 7 pm.  Everyone is welcome to one, two or all three of the FREE presentations.  To register, call the library at 610-356-1510.

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Dance Club Celebrates 59 Years With FREE Open House
   Club Sashay will celebrate its 59th Anniversary this month with a dinner and dance.
  Club Sashay is the oldest square and round dance club in Delaware County. The purpose of the Federation is to promote modern Western Square and Round Dancing; to inform the general public of the benefits of square and round dancing; and to provide information and education to members and other square and round dancers to enhance their participation. There are over 20 clubs in the PenDel and MidEast Penn districts.
  Those with dancing experience are welcome to join the club, and lessons are available for beginners; the next classes begin in September. The club and classes are open to everyone: singles, couples and families are welcome.
  Club Sashay will hold an Open House 12 to 2p.m., Sunday (April 28) at Covenant United Methodist Church, 212 W. Springfield Road, Springfield.
  Those interested are invited to come and give it a try; refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Jeff or Susan at 610-446-2794.

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Mercy Health Offers Free Bone Health Programs
  To educate the community on better bone health, Mercy Health System is holding a series of free events featuring assessments and presentations by orthopedic and rehabilitation specialists.
    Bone health is important at every age and stage of life. Loss of bone strength can lead to osteoporosis — a disorder in which bones become very fragile and more likely to break. By the time we reach age 40, we slowly begin to lose bone mass. There are many things we can do at every age to keep our bones strong and healthy. You're never too old to improve your bone health.
    To educate the community on the steps to take to avoid bone loss over time and prevent arthritis and osteoporosis, Mercy Health System is sponsoring a series of free programs.
   On Saturday, April 13 at 11 a.m., Mercy Philadelphia Hospital will hold Dine with the Docs luncheon entitled, “Destination Bone Health: Arthritis and Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment” with orthopedic surgeon Menachem Meller, MD, physical medicine and rehab specialist Tony Tsai, MD, physical therapist Kelly Duszak, PT and physician assistant Rachel Spoonhower, PA-C. The program is free and includes a complimentary lunch. It will be held in Mercy Philadelphia Hospital’s First Floor Cafeteria, 501 South 54th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143. Parking is free. Register by calling 1.877.GO MERCY.
    Nazareth Hospital’s “Destination Bone Health: Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention & Treatment” seminar on Thursday, April 25 will feature orthopedic surgeons William Arnold, MD, Timothy P. Amann, DO, interventional radiologist Joel Neuman, MD, physical medicine and rehab specialist Patricia Riley, MD and physical therapist Sandy Abrams from Nazareth Hospital. Bone Health Assessments will also be offered. Registration and Bone Health Assessments begin at 3:30 p.m. and the seminar starts at 5:00 p.m. A complimentary dinner will be served. The program will be held in the Nazareth Hospital Cafeteria, second floor, 2601 Holme Ave in Philadelphia. The dinner, seminar and assessments are free. Call 1.866.NAZARETH (1.866.629.2738) to register.
    Mercy Suburban Hospital will hold the seminar “Destination Bone Health: Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention & Treatment” on Thursday, May 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The seminar will feature free screenings for arthritis and osteoporosis as well as a panel presentation on continuum of care for bone health. It will be held in the Mercy Cancer Center Conference Room at Mercy Suburban Hospital, 2701 DeKalb Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401. To register for the free seminar and screenings, call 1.877.GO MERCY.
    Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital will hold a Dine with the Docs dinner on “Destination Bone Health: Arthritis and Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment” presented by Orthopedic Surgeon Thomas Duffy, DO, Physiatrist Dennis Ivill, MD and Physical Therapist Maureen Brolly on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. The program is free and dinner is included. The event will be held in the Norman N. Cohen, MD Auditorium – Medical Science Building, Lobby Floor, 1500 Lansdowne Ave., Darby, PA. To register, call 1.877.GO MERCY.

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FREE Concert In Linwood
   Linwood Heights United Methodist Church’s Solid Rock Cafe, will sponsor a free concert on Saturday(April 13). Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm. The contemporary Gospel band Dana Isles and Facedown will bring their original music and testimony. Light refreshments and beverages will be available.
The church is at 1627 Chichester Avenue, Linwood. Visit www.linwoodumchurch.org for directions and more information.

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First Baptist Ogden Hosts Piano Concert
  G. Richard Deal, concert pianist and recording artist will present a piano concert of sacred music 6:30p.m., Sunday (April 14) at the church, 2446 Mill Road, Boothwyn.
  Deal, of Chicago, has performed all over the U.S., Asia and North and South America.
  He is a graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, the Moody Bible Institute where he was a faculty member, and the Sherwood Conservancy of Music.
  The community is welcome to attend the free concert.

Church of Christ To Celebrate 40 Years With FREE festivities
  The Church of Christ will celebrate its 40th anniversary in the church, 4th and Tasker Aves., Folsom, April 13 and 14.
  A dinner will be held 5:30 pm APril 13, with entertainment provided by the Ohio Valley University a capppella chorus at 7 pm.
  On Sunday, the chuirch service will be at 11 am, conducted by former minister Cory Collins. Dinner will follow at 12:15 pm.
  The community is invited and there will be pictures and memorabilia from the past. There is no charge for any of the festivities, but RSVPs are appreciated at 610-368-6221 or bseufert@verizon.net.

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PCN OFFERS FREE “PA BOOKS” AUDIO PODCASTS
 Now you can take “PA Books” wherever you go! The Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) is offering free audio podcasts of the popular PCN original program on Apple iTunes.
 Each hour-long program is an informal conversation with the author or editor that has penned a book about a Pennsylvania-related topic. While the books have a focus on the Commonwealth, themes like the Battle of Gettysburg; the American Revolution and Industrial Revolution have a high interest beyond the borders of Pennsylvania.
   To check out the list of free “PA Books” audio podcast offerings search for PA Books on PCN on Apple iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pa-books-on-pcn/id618160478. The library will be expanded to include new episodes of “PA Books” as well as some favorites by the show host and PCN President/CEO, Brian Lockman.

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Fly A Kite At Concord Liberty
  Concord Liberty Presbyterian Church, 256 Bethel Road, Glen Mills will host a community Kite Day 11a.m. to 2p.m., Saturday (April 20). A hot dog and hamburger lunch is provided.
  Everyone is welcome to bring a kite and attend the FREE event.
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Gateway Church Hosts Free Movie Night

  Gateway Community Church will host a free Movie Night Saturday (April 20) at the church, 708 S. Old Middletown Road, Middletown Township. The featured movie will be “We Bought a Zoo.”
  The PG- rated movie is based on a true story about a single dad who decides his family needs a fresh start, so he and his two children move to the most unlikely of places -- a zoo. With the help of an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, the family works to return the dilapidated zoo to its former glory.
  Doors open at 6:30p.m. and the show begins at 7. Popcorn and soda will be served. 
  For more information, go to www.visitgateway.org.

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Poets and Prophets Presents Poet Joyce Meyers
  Poets and Prophets will “return to the scene of the rhyme,” 7p.m., Tuesday (April 16) at the Dew Drop Inn, a multi-generational space open for art exhibits, bridge, conversation, and poetry. Dew Drop Inn is at 7-A S. Chester Road, Swarthmore and is handicapped accessible.
 Joyce Meyers will present the  first Featured Reading, followed by an open reading.  Meyers taught English at the high school and college levels, then practiced law in Philadelphia for nearly three decades, specializing in First Amendment law. Her poems have appeared in “The Comstock Review,” “Atlanta Review,” and “The Great American Poetry Show, among others.
  She received publication prizes in Atlanta Review’s International Poetry Contest in 2010, 2011 and 2012, and was awarded second prize in The Ledge 2011 poetry competition.
  She has two chapbooks, “Wild Mushrooms” (Plan B Press, 2007) and “Shapes of Love” (Finishing Line Press, 2010).
  The event is FREE.
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FREE SCREENINGS AND ACTIVITIES AT TAYLOR’S ANNUAL

‘CARDIOVASCULAR DAY’

   Ridley Park, PA — Taylor Hospital, which is a member of the Crozer-Keystone Health System, is dedicated to reducing heart disease, vascular disease and stroke in the community we serve. That’s why we are proud to offer a comprehensive “Cardiovascular Day” on Wednesday, April 17, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., in Classrooms A, B & C of the hospital.

The event will offer free glucose/cholesterol screenings from 8:30-10:30 a.m. (fasting is required; nothing to eat or drink after midnight). From 8:30-11:30 a.m. we will offer a comprehensive health fair that includes the following screenings and activities: blood pressure screenings, a healthy cooking demonstration (from 9-11 a.m.), stroke risk assessments (9-11 a.m.) a fitness activity (examples of exercise, stretches and proper posture), and informational tables from Senior Health Services, Community Health Education, Nutrition Services, Tobacco Cessation, the Crozer-Keystone Sleep Centers, Cancer Services and Healthline Services. Call 1-800-CK-HEALTH (1-800-254-3258) for more information. Registration is not necessary.

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Newtown Square Historical Society To Present FREE Speaker On Revolutionary War

  

The Newtown Square Historical Society will present noted local Speaker and Historian Nancy V. Webster as their April 17^th speaker at 8 pm in the Dunwoody Village Auditorium, 3500 West Chester Pike,Edgmont.  An independent scholar, Webster will be lecturing on how civilian life in Newtown Square was directly affected during the period of the Revolutionary War.  Nancy Webster is the Curator of the Friends Historical Association based at Haverford College, and is an Honorary Curator of the Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College.  She is a well known for her thrilling lectures throughout Delaware County.   Everyone is welcome to this FREE presentation.

More details can be found on the Society’s Facebook and website:  http/www.historicnewtownsquare.org/  or by calling Jan Elston  at (610) 353-1326.

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All about Herbs At Brookhaven Municipal Bldg.

   Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a free workshop, “All about Herbs,” 2:30p.m., Tuesday (April 16).
  Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow. The workshop will demonstrate different uses for herbs from drying them to making sauces and dips. The program by Greener Partners at Hillside Farm will provide monthly classes at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road.
  The Greener Partners educate people of all ages about the origin of food, nutrition, and gardening, and empower them to create healthy communities.
  For registration form, please call Lori at (484) 496-2138.

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DCCC To Present FREE Speaker Series

  Delaware County Community College’s STEM Speaker Series concludes the semester with a lecture by Dr. Allison Kolpas on “Mathematical Biology: Modeling the Motion of Individuals and Populations.”  The lecture will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, from 11:10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 5 to 5:50 p.m. in the STEM Center, Room 1403 (901 S. Media Line Road, Media, PA). Both lectures are free and open to the public.
   Mathematical biology is an interdisciplinary field of research involving the development of mathematical models to analyze biological systems. In this lecture, Kolpas will give a brief survey of her research in the area of population dynamics. She will show how mathematical modeling, simulation, and data analysis can be used to characterize collective motion in animal groups, the demography of drifting invertebrate populations in streams, and the turning capabilities of manta rays in the open ocean.
Kolpas is currently an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at West Chester University. She’s published articles on her research in a number of publications, including the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, Applied Mathematics Letters and Mathematical Biosciences. She holds both a master’s degree and doctorate in Mathematics from the University of California at Santa Barbara
   The STEM Speaker Series features lectures on a range of topics covering the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Lectures are offered in the fall and spring semesters and are open to students, faculty and community members.

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FREE Program On Bullying Available

Marple Public Library is having an Anti-Bullying Night! Parents and kids in grades 6through 12 are welcome to  for a viewing of the documentary film "Bully"  6-8 pm April 18. After the film, everyone will have a discussion of the movie, along with other aspects of this topic. Everyone is welcome.

April Showers: Delco Is Raining FREEBIES!!!

K-9 Mickey To ‘Talk' To Kennel Club; Community Invited

  Chester K-9 "Mickey,” with his partner Officer Joe Dougherty talking for him, will speak to the Delaware County Kennel Club 7:30p.m., Tuesday (April 9) at Aston township  Building (rear entrance), 5021 Pennell Rd., Aston. The public is invited.
  Officer Dougherty will speak to the members through Mickey's eyes and tell of the travels, accomplishments, dangers, successes, and life at home that Mickey has experienced  in the past 18 months he has been a K-9 Officer in Chester.
  Officer Dougherty has a bit of Irish wit himself, so his talk will be both interesting, educational and fun.
  K-9 Mickey will also demonstrate his abilities and will be assisted by Aston Officer Mikel Jones and his partner, K-9 Jax.
  Space is limited, first come, first served to this free demonstration. For information call 610-565-3063.

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Free Tax Preparation Available At Senator Pileggi’s Chester Office

  Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) will offer free tax preparation services in his Chester district office on Monday, April 8.
  The service is being offered through the PathWays PA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, available for residents with a gross household income of less than $50,000.
  “Certified tax preparers will help residents complete both federal and state returns. I encourage area residents who need assistance preparing their basic tax return to call my Chester district office and schedule an appointment,” said Pileggi.
  Appointments are required. Volunteers will be available from 10a.m. to 1p.m., April 8. Local residents can schedule an appointment by calling 610-447-5845, or by visiting the office at 415 Avenue of the States, Chester.
  More information about state issues is available at Senator Pileggi's website, www.SenatorPileggi.com.

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Ace That Interview

  The Delaware County Workforce Investment Board will be providing a free workshop on April 16th to teach job seekers successful interviewing skills. The workshop will be held from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at the CareerLink office located at 701 Crosby Street in Chester.
The workshop will assist you in how to apply interviewing skills that will get you the job you want. You will learn to avoid the most common mistakes made in an interview and how to handle difficult questions with finesse. There will also be mock interview sessions designed to increase your confidence.
For an appointment call the CareerLink office at (610) 447-3350 Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm.

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Families Invited to the 4-H Spring Fair and Open House
   Delaware County 4-H invites everyone to the free Spring Fair and Open House on Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Rain or Shine! The Fair is held at the 4-H Farm and Educational Center on the grounds of the Garrett Williamson Foundation, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd., Newtown Square. Visitors can see and touch the sheep, cattle, and poultry being raised by 4-H members. Members will have educational exhibits about the 4-H clubs and the projects they have completed during the past year.  Horsemanship members will be raising money by offering pony rides. Bake sale items, snack bar and the farm gift shop will be available throughout the event.
  4-H programs are in all Pennsylvania counties under the sponsorship of Penn State Extension. 4-H programs provide youth development opportunities to children 8 – 18 years. 4-H serves urban, suburban and rural youth with programs ranging from rocketry to animal care; gardening to resident camp; archery to nutrition; and horsemanship to sewing. Programs are offered through clubs operated by adult volunteers, through schools in classrooms and after school programs, through day and resident camp coordinated by 4-H staff. If you are interested in learning more about 4-H programs come to the fair, call the office at 610 690 2655 or visit http://extension.psu.edu/delaware/programs/4-h

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Bar Association  Offers Free Workshop On Custody And Abuse

  The community is welcome to join representatives from the Delaware County Bar Association and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania for a free workshop on custody and abuse, 5 to 7p.m., Tuesday (April 16) at the Bar Association, 335 West Front Street, Media.
  The workshop will help attendees understand the law, options, and how Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania can help in filing for custody or Protection From Abuse Orders.
  To confirm, attendance call the Bar Association at 610-566-6625.
  The Custody and Abuse Workshop is open to all members of the public, attorneys and their clients, friends, and all others of the Delaware County Legal Community interested in attending.

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Fun, Education Featured at 2013 Ridley Health Awareness Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day

  Bring the whole family to Ridley High School,  901 Morton Avenue in Folsom, 9 a.m.-noon Sat. (April 13) for Ridley Health Awareness Day and YMCA Healthy Kids Day, an annual offering of fun, free health screenings, information, kids' activities and much more.
   Sponsored by Taylor Hospital, the Ridley Township Board of Commissioners, the Taylor Community Foundation (TCF), Ridley School District and the Ridley Area YMCA, the event will include screenings such as blood pressure, osteoporosis, skin cancer (10 a.m.-noon only) and carpal tunnel/hand analysis. Cholesterol and glucose screenings will be offered from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Fasting is required for cholesterol/glucose screenings, nothing to eat or drink past midnight the night before.
   The event will also feature special information from a variety of Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Keystone departments and services, including: nutrition, cancer care, CPR and safety demonstrations, cardiac care, child behavioral health, community health education, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, emergency services, the Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) program, Senior Health Services, stress management, tobacco cessation and more.
  Fun activities for the entire family will include yoga, zumba, swimming activities, a moon bounce (weather permitting), face painting, and the TCF Teddy Bear Check-Up Clinic.   Everyone is welcome.

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Delaware County Link To Aging And Disability Resources To Host Free Landlord Breakfast

      The Delaware County Link to Aging and Disability Resources will host a free landlord breakfast  8 to 10a.m., Friday (April 19) at Generations Restaurant, 9 State Road, Media. The event is open to current and prospective landlords and will provide landlords with available resources and services when renting to low income individuals, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
  The Delaware County Link to Aging and Disability Resources is a network of agencies utilizing collective resources to most efficiently connect seniors and those with disabilities to the best programs and services to meet their individual needs. The County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) is a partner agency in the Link.
     Speakers will discuss topics such as fair housing, landlord-tenant law, and the Housing Choice Voucher Program. A representative from COSA will speak about services available to help keep tenants in their homes. Landlords can learn how to list available rental units on PAHousingSearch.com. A question and answer period will follow the presentations.
   The breakfast is free, but seating is limited. Anyone interested in further information or registering for the event is to contact Mary Vilter at 484-883-6770 or email maryv@sdhp.org by April 12. 

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Author of Hemingway’s Boat to appear at Ridley Township Library

   Everyone is invited Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30 pm for the opportunity to meet local author Paul Hendrickson, writer of the acclaimed Hemingway’s Boat, Everything He Loved and Lost 1934-1961. During the years 1934-1961, from Hemingway’s pinnacle as the reigning monarch of American letters until his suicide, the one constant in his colorful but troubled life was his beloved boat, Pilar. Hendrickson, a National Book Critics Circle Award Winner, will talk about his book, answer questions and sign copies. Hendrickson spent seven years writing the book, which offers a fresh slant on the rise and fall of a father figure of American literature. The book was a national best-seller and a finalist in biography for the National Book Critics Circle Award. The Chicago Tribune awarded it its annual Heartland Prize, and it was named one of Publishers Weekly’s Top 10 Books of 2011.Before joining the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2005, Hendrickson worked for thirty years in daily journalism. Register for this free program by emailing reference@ridleylibrary.org, calling 610-583-0593, or visiting the library, located at 100 E. MacDade Blvd, Folsom.

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My Career Transitions Announces Topics for Upcoming FREE Forums At Penn State Great Valley Campus in Malvern

WHAT/WHEN
April 13, 2013:  Selling Yourself.  It's NOT an Option
In today’s tight and competitive job market being technically good is not good enough to get you the job you want.  You MUST be able to think about your job campaign as a sales campaign and using your skills to sell yourself.  Whether you are employed, underemployed or in transition, this is a must attend session and a “wake up call” to everyone to think differently about how you approach your career.
Todd Cohen works with all professionals who want to create a sales culture that make sales happen. Since 1984, Todd has coached and led sales teams to deliver more than $500 million in revenue for leading companies including Xerox, Gartner Group, Pensare, Thomson-Reuters, and LexisNexis. As the Principal of SalesLeader LLC, Todd inspires, advises, and builds high performance sales teams that produce outstanding results. He provides strategic oversight and serves as executive sales coach and advisor to clients ranging from small, rapidly growing start-ups to well-established, large corporations. ? Todd holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Temple University and is actively involved with the American Cancer Society and other charitable organizations.
WHAT/WHEN
May 11, 2013:  The Art of Networking
Are you new to networking or looking to refresh your skills? We will explore what networking is and discuss examples.  We will also come to understand why is it so vitally important that we not only master networking but that we incorporate it into our daily lives.  We will learn how to develop
   The networking game plan includes:  visibility, relationships, giving back, communication, diversity, the elevator speech, practice and contacts.  We will discuss why it must become a way of life that will include hello, multi-dimentional you, listen, share, and stretch the comfort zone and no expectations.  Finally we will learn how to incorporate social media, specifically, facebook and linked in, into “The Art of Networking!”
Cynthia Dawn Ericson has over 25 years of experience in marketing, within financial services in both banking and insurance, she began her own marketing consulting business "Ericson Strategic Marketing Solutions" in 2008. In 2008 Cynthia developed two weekly radio shows on WCHE 1520AM, "This Week in Business" and "This Week in Service".  Cynthia also created The Stephen Chandler Ericson Foundation in December 2010, a non-profit focused upon youth education in memory of her brother Stephen.  She is a lifelong resident of Chester County who graduated from Widener University with a B.A. in Political Science / Pre-Law with honors and professional training from the Central Atlantic School of Commercial Lending and Banking at Bucknell University.
WHERE
My Career Transitions meetings/forums are held the second Saturday of the month, 9:45 – 11:45 a.m., at Penn State’s Great Valley campus, Main Building, Room 130/131, 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, Pa, 19355. There is no meeting in August or December. 
WHY
My Career Transitions was started in 2005 by Penn State alumnus Bart Ruff and was named the number one networking association by the Philadelphia Business Journal in 2011. In the past five years, the group has helped more than 4,000 area professionals navigate job transition. The group has accomplished this without funding; it relies on the efforts of a dozen volunteers who contribute their time and talent as a way to “pay it forward” and help others. Today, the meetings are presented in partnership with Penn State Great Valley’s Alumni Society.  On average, 130 people register for each monthly meeting. 
MyCareerTransitions workshops are free but advanced registration is required.  For more information or to register, visit www.mycareertransitions.com.

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Free Family Addiction Program Offered
    Each month PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization–Achieving Community Together) hosts a Family Addiction Education Program to help individuals and family recognize and address an addiction problem in a spouse, parent, child or other loved one.
  The next session begins April 2.
  Led by trained volunteers who have been in the same situation, the information and support programs begin on the first Tuesday of each month and run for three consecutive Tuesdays from 7 to 9p.m. at Holcomb Behavioral Health Services in Media.
  Sessions are free and confidential, using first names only. Pre-registration is required; to register, call 800-221-6333, weekdays 9a.m. through 5p.m., or visit www.proact.org and click the Family Addiction Education Program link.

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Free Social Networking Job Search Workshop 

   This free two hour workshop will give those who attend an insight on how social network sites, such as Linked In, Facebook, or Meetup.com can help lead to employment and career advancement. You will have the opportunity to create your own "Linked In" page.
The free workshop will be held April 23rd from 1:30 pm to 3:30pm at the Chester CareerLink located at 701 Crosby Street, Suite B, Chester Pa. Please call 610 447-3350 for information.

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Storytimes and Book Sale In April At Prospect Park Library

   The Prospect Park Library for children will hold spring storytimes now until April 30.  Story times are Monday at 6:30pm, ages 3-5; Tuesday at 11am, ages 2-5; and Thursday at 6:30pm, ages 6 and up.
  On Saturday, April 13 from 10am to 12pm, children are welcome to create decorations for the library and home at the “Springtime Party!”
   The spring Book, Bake  and DVD sale will preview 6-8 pm Fri. (April 12)  and be held 9 am to 1 pm Sat. (April 13). Everyone is welcome.
        For more information or to register for a storytime, stop by the library, call 610-532-4643, visit www.prospectparklibrary.org or email prospectpark@delcolibraries.org.  The library is  at 720 Maryland Avenue, Prospect Park.

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Tinicum Library Announces Programs

  Tinicum Township Memorial Library, 620 Seneca St., Essington,  will hold Toddler Storytime for children ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers, Fridays 11 to 11:30 am April 5, 12,19 and 26.
   PreSchool Stay and Play will feature crafts, games and PlayDough fun Wednesday's at 11 am April 3,10 and 17.
  Story  and Crafttime for grades K to 4  will be held Thursdays April 4, 18 and May 2, 16, 30 and June 6 at 3:15.
   Money Magic will be held April 11 at 6:30 pm.
   PreSchool Piggy Tales to learn about money will be held 11 am Fridays, May 3,10, 17  and 24.
  A Kick off Summer Reading Club with Dino Dig will be held 6:30 pm. June 5.
   Children in all classes must be with an adult. All are welcome.
  For more information, call 610-521-9344 or e-mail ticsd@delcolibraries.org.

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DelCo Enviro Fair Offers Ways To Greener Home And Healthier Life
    The fourth annual Delaware County Environmental Fair set for Saturday (April 13) has a simple mission: to help area residents make their homes greener and their lives healthier. The Fair will be held this year at Penn Wood High School, 100 Green Ave., Lansdowne from 9:30a.m. to 2:30p.m., Saturday (April 13).
  With free admission, presentations, demonstrations and workshops for adults and teens, and activities for children, the Enviro Fair appeals to the whole family.
  More than fifty exhibitors and information booths will be on hand to educate and inspire with the latest in energy-saving technologies, low-impact household products, healthy foods and activities that can positively   impact lives. And with on-site electronics recycling and document shredding, the Enviro Fair will help get a head start on spring cleaning.
  The Fair is presented by the Earth Care Council of Delaware County and AFewSteps.org. For a complete list of exhibitors and activities at the  Enviro Fair, visit http://earthcarecouncil.org; or email questions to info@earthcarecouncil.org.

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Healthy Kids Day At YMCA
    Delaware County families are invited to the Community YMCA’s Healthy Kids Days set for two Saturdays, April 13 and 27.
  The purpose of the event is to get kids moving and learning, and families living healthier.
  Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of families and to help them get a jump on creating a healthier summer.
  The Community YMCAs Healthy Kids Day will feature fun, active play and educational activities that will inspire kids to carry a spirit of excitement and exploration throughout their summer, including a fitness challenge, Moonbounce, information stations, healthy snacks, face painting, swim sessions, arts and crafts, and much more.
  YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day takes place 9 to noon, April 13 at Ridley High School and 1:30 to 4p.m., April 27 from at the Lansdowne YMCA.
  For more information, visit www.cyedc.org.

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Learn Tools To Strengthen Communication With Teens

  Ridley Park Presbyterian Church, 300 No Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, will offer a free course on "Get Your Teenagers Talking" 2:30-4:30 pm Sunday (April 14). Hosted by author Jonathan McKee, the workshop will offer practical tools to help get your kids to open up like using real-life discussion springboards.
 McKee is author of numerous books and he also speaks at conferences and events across North America, teaching parents how to understand today's kids and open the channels of communication in their homes.
 To register, e-mail Beth@RPPCUSA.org.

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Free Soup At St. James
  St. James Episcopal Church, 11th and Lincoln Aves., Prospect Park holds  'Soup'er Lunch at 11 am Tuesdays (except Christmas and New Year's Day). The  lunch is free of charge (donations are gratefully accepted).Everyone in the community is welcome.

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Free Voice Lessons Offered
    The Delaware Valley Show Chorus offers free voice lessons for motivated women who love to sing and perform, 7:30 to 8:15p.m., Wednesdays at Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 129 Park Ave.
  Lessons are taught by Master Director Gene Bender who has extensive experience in directing choruses and musical productions throughout the region for over 40 years.
  Bender has been Music director for the Mask and Wig Club of the University of Pennsylvania for 18 seasons and has also served as a faculty member at the Walnut Street Theatre. 
  Those interested may attend any Wednesday night. For more information, call Paula at 610-293-0505 or e-mail DVSCPaula@aol.com.

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‘Mindful Exercise And Chronic Disease’ Free Program April 4

  Swarthmore Public Library will offer “Mindful Exercise and Chronic Disease,” a free program presented by Maureen Fleagle, physical therapist with the  Crozer-Keystone Health System 10a.m., Thursday (April 4).
  Chronic illness can result in reduced activity levels, leading to functional decline. Visitors will learn about and practice “Mindful Exercise,” defined as low to moderate physical movement coupled with a significant meditation and a breath work component.
  To register at the library, call 610-543-0436 or email swarthmore@delcolibraries.org. The library is a 121 Park Ave.

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Sakura Storytime At Media-Upper Providence Library
  Media-Upper Providence Library will host a special story time for children ages 2 through 6 in celebration of the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia 11a.m., Tuesday (April 9) at the library
  Visitors will explore Japanese culture through stories and crafts.
  Call 610-566-1918 or e-mail mecsd@delcolibraries.org to register. The library is at 1 E Front St, Media.

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FREE Electronics Recycling Slated At Mother Of Providence 

  The Mother of Providence Regional School Student Technology Team, the “iSquad,” will  host an electronics recycling event 8a.m. to 1p.m., Saturday (April 6) at the school, 607 S Providence Road, Wallingford.
  The event will offer on-site hard drive shredding to destroy hard drives and personal information.
  Items accepted for recycling include desktop computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, digital cameras, fax machines and video games; also, car batteries and air conditioners.
  The students cannot accept CRT computer monitors, tube TV’s VCR’s and DVD players.
  Mother of Providence Regional serves the parishes of Nativity BVM in Media and St John Chrysostom in Wallingford as well as surrounding areas. Contact the school office at 610-876-7110 for additional information or visit www.mpregional.org.

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Threats To Vision Loss Topic Of Free Talk
       Vision loss can affect anyone at any age but eyesight commonly declines as you get older.
  On Wednesday (April 10) at  3p.m., “The Three Biggest Threats to Vision Loss”  will be hosted by Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning at the Brookhaven Municipal Building, 2 Cambridge Road, with presenter Dr. Aaron Cohn of Riddle Hospital.
  Attendees will learn what can be done to protect eyes from premature aging. The program is free.  For a registration form, call Lori Detweiler at 484-496-2138.

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Senior Communities And Nursing Homes Topic Of Free Program

  Senior Community Services’ Center for Life Long Learning will offer a free presentation, “Admissions to Retirement Communities, Senior Living Residences, and Nursing Homes” 1p.m., Wednesday (April 3) at the Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Road.
  Presenters Robert and Dana Breslin, Esq. will discuss what to look for in a facility; admission; contracts; and who needs to sign financial information.
  Registration is required to attend. For a registration form, call Lori at 484-496-2138.

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FREE E-waste recycling dates set

Four dates have been scheduled this year for Delaware County residents to remove toxic products and small electronics from their homes for disposal in a safe manner at the annual household hazardous waste collections.
The collections will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on three Saturdays and one Thursday spread over seven months beginning with the first collection on April 6 at the Emergency Services Training Center in Darby Township.   The second event will be May 4 at the Transfer Station in Marple Township. Only household hazardous waste will be accepted at this collection.
Subsequent dates are Thursday, Sept. 12, at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence Township, and on Oct. 19 at the Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building. Both hazardous and e-waste will be accepted at these two events.
E-waste, such as computer equipment, fax machines, toasters, hair dryers, stereos and televisions (excluding items containing freon) will be collected at three of the collections, on April 6 at the Emergency Services Training Center, on Sept. 12 in Rose Tree Park and on Oct. 19 in Upper Chichester in connection with the household hazardous waste collections scheduled for those days.
The Emergency Services Training Center is on Calcon Hook Road and Tribbett Avenue, on the Darby Township-Sharon Hill border. The Marple site is on Sussex Boulevard at Marpit Road. Rose Tree Park is on Route 252, north of U.S. 1, near Media.  Upper Chichester Township Municipal Building is at 8500 Furey Road, near Chichester Ave. in Upper Chichester.
As of January, the Covered Device Recycling Act makes it illegal to dispose of covered electronic devices such as computers and televisions at the curbside for trash pickups.

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County Is Searching For Centenarians To Honor At Luncheon

  Delaware County Council will host its 11th Annual Centenarian Luncheon May 1 at the Drexelbrook Banquet Center in Drexel Hill.
 Delaware County residents turning 100 or older in 2013 are welcome to attend the luncheon and be honored by the county. Last year, 43 centenarians attended the luncheon, and staff of the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) representatives visited 21 additional centenarians in the community.
     Centenarians and one guest are admitted for FREE.  Guests also receive a commemorative photo from the day, along with a special proclamation from Delaware County Council.
 The organization or senior facility that brings the most centenarians to the luncheon will receive a prize.
   For more information or to register to attend the luncheon, contact Barbara Nicolardi at 610-490-1524.

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   H.E.L.P. Services Available To Locals In Need

  Did you ever wish you had a friend or relative to help you with some household or personal problem that you wish to solve?  Well, you might be able to find such a person through a new program that St. James United Church of Christ in Havertown has established:  H.E.L.P.  The acronym stands for Helping/Healing, Educating/Enriching, Learning/Listening, Planning/Problem solving, and the H.E.L.P. program is the brainchild of Rev. Lynn Lampman. 
Pastor Lynn has been at St. James Havertown for almost three years now, and among her many missions is for the members of the church to reach out and give to the community.  Since so many at St. James have useful skills and talents, Pastor Lynn thought that H.E.L.P. would be a great way for members to live their faith while addressing the real needs of our neighbors.  The H.E.L.P. program will connect community members with volunteers from St. James, and they will meet at mutually convenient times at the church’s lovely facilities at 135 Myrtle Avenue in Havertown.  There is never a charge for using H.E.L.P. services.
   For more information, call St. James UCC Havertown at 610-446-3036.

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FREE Pet Microchipping In April

   Delaware County dog owners have a unique opportunity to enjoy a walk in the park, while enhancing their dog’s safety by getting a 2013 license and microchip all at the same time.
  County dog owners are invited to get their four-legged friend a current state-mandated dog license plus a microchip at a License and Microchip Clinic from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 6 in the Maintenance Building adjacent to the Hunt Club at Rose Tree Park, Route 252 and Rose Tree Road in Upper Providence.
  Delaware County Council is partnering with the Delaware County Kennel Club to provide free microchips to any Delaware County dog. A small electronic chip, approximately the size of a grain of rice, will be implanted in the dog and scanned on site to ensure it is functioning properly.
  Staff members from the licensing department of the Delaware County Treasurer’s Office will also process dog license applications at the event.

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FREE Program at DCCC Helps Locals With Career Development

  The New Choices Career Development program at Delaware County Community College can help people gain the knowledge and skills needed to find a job, enhance their career, and become self-supporting.
  New Choices is a free seven-week program that helps individuals make career, educational and personal changes successfully. The program provides FREE individual and group support, career planning workshops, employer contacts, networking opportunities, résumé writing, interviewing techniques and basic computer skills. The goal is to assist participants in reaching economic independence by finding and retaining employment and training.
  To apply, or for more information, call 610-359-5232 or email newchoices@dccc.edu. Delaware County Community College is at 901 S. Media Line Road, between Media and Newtown Square.

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Tinnitus meeting offers FREE help

  The American Tinnitus Association will host their Delco Tinnitus Self-Help meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County, 145 W. Rose Tree Road in Media.  People at the meeting will be discussing over 10 products and procedures for the treatment of tinnitus - including demonstrations. Also, there will be an analysis of these various treatment options (cost, effectiveness, ease of use) addressing the question "Which one for me?"
To RSVP or questions call Ken Kistler at KennethWKistler@gmail.com or 610-644-1817.

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Book Signing/Reading at Schoolhouse Center

    Meet KB Inglee, writer of historical mystery fiction, as she appears at a Book Signing/Reading ,Thursday, April 18^th - 12:30pm at Schoolhouse Center’s, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom. KB will read from her short stories which appear in several anthologies, including Death Knell IV, Fish Tales, and Chesapeake Crime 3.  KB Inglee also does historical interpretation at living history museums including Newlin Grist Mill, where she operates an early 1700 water powered mill. 

    This book reading/signing is free and open to the public but registration is requested as light refreshments will be served.